Unexpected Tesco bank OTP call – what to do!

Summary — +442037638494

Risky
Caller Name: Tesco bank
Caller Type: Scam
Location: United Kingdom — London
Reviews: 66
Carrier: —, Region: London

Expert Opinion

Analysis of user feedback reveals a mixed perception of calls from this number. Many callers recognize it as a Tesco verification line used for bank transactions or delivery updates, while others suspect a scam because of silent or delayed messages. To stay safe, always cross‑check any OTP by logging into the service directly, use a reputable call‑blocking app for repeated unwanted rings, and never share the code with anyone who calls first. If the call seems out of context, hang up and request verification through the official website or app. Treat unexpected verification calls with caution and keep your authentication methods up to date.

Caller Categories

Scam
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Company
11×
Safe
Unknown
Reminder

Caller Names

Tesco bank
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Tesco
Tesco Delivery
Tesco bank (scam)
TSB (scam)

Details

Location: United Kingdom — London

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Recent Reports for 020 3763 8494

442037638494 Scam

I got a automated voice call asking me to give a security code for a transaction of £15, but I wasnt making any transaction so I knew it was a scam, I blocked the number.

442037638494 Safe Tesco Bank

I received a genuine call from Tesco Bank regarding a one-time passcode for an online purchase.

442037638494 Safe Tesco Bank

For me, the call from this number was legitimate, as it pertained to a Tesco bank access code.

442037638494 Scam Tesco bank (scam)

Upon checking blocked messages, a scam call from this number was discovered, falsely claiming to be from Tesco Bank, which had been previously blocked as a scam call from BT.

442037638494 Financial Tesco Bank

This call was from Tesco Bank, providing a one-time access code.

442037638494 Scam TSB (scam)

Beware of this number—they impersonate TSB staff and possess sensitive bank details. They send fake verification codes to initiate scams. Ignore their automated calls and hang up immediately.

442037638494 Company Tesco Bank

Per 1471, this number dialed on 10.12.23 at 20:06. It seems to be Tesco Bank providing a passcode for an online purchase (though I didn’t verify the number at the time).

442037638494 Safe Tesco Bank

This number is genuinely used by Tesco Bank for online banking access codes. Completely trustworthy.

442037638494 Scam

The caller claimed it was about a verification code, appeard to be a scam

442037638494 Scam Scam call

This call was deemed to be a scam

442037638494 Company Tesco

Tesco uses this number to send verification codes for online purchases.

442037638494 Scam

After a long pause, an automated voice claiming to be from my bank asked me to verify an Amazon payment and a £999 international transaction. No bank name was provided, so I hung up. It sounded suspicious.

442037638494 Unknown TSB

Upon receiving an OTP from TSB via this number, the line was completely silent, raising suspicions about the authenticity of the call, especially since it claimed to be from Tesco

442037638494 Scam

This number is clearly associated with a scam.

442037638494 Survey Tesco

My experience with this number differed from previous reports, as the caller presented themselves as part of a health group conducting a survey, although their legitimacy was questionable.

442037638494 Company Tesco Bank

Safe number for Tesco Bank

442037638494 Scam

Beware of scam caller

442037638494 Customer Service Tesco bank

I was trying to confirm my identiy on a Tesco bank app, but the call was silent, so I opted to use the text code insead.

442037638494 Reminder Tesco

I expected a call from Tesco regarding a delivery, but instead, the call was silent and then disconnected.

442037638494 Reminder Tesco

Since I was expecting a Tesco grocery delivery, I beleive this automated call might have been from them, although it was pretty annoyng that no message was left when I picked up, and the line got cut off after 5 seconds.

442037638494 Company Tesco delivery

Tesco delivary call, completly safe

442037638494 Harassment Call

Multiple calls were received from this number within a short time frame, despite previous attempts to stop them.

442037638494 Reminder

Automated voice provides delivary updates

442037638494 Reminder

They rang me to update my delivery time, gave me new time too.

442037638494 Tesco

Every week, around 7:15 am, the phone rings once and then stops, coincidentally at the same time we receive notifications about Tesco home deliveries...

442037638494 Reminder Tesco delivery

Tesco delivery updates provided

442037638494 Silent Call

This number has been calling at around 7:00 am, resulting in silent calls.

442037638494 Company Tesco delivery

Missed call from unknown number

442037638494 Company Tesco Delivery

This number belongs to Tesco Delivery and is a safe contact.

442037638494 Silent Call

Within half an hour, recieved two calls from this number, absolutly annoying, no one spoke and the line went dead, so i block it.

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